Room Inspector (Part-Time - Fri/Sat/Sun)

radiatehospitality; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Western All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is seeking a detail-oriented Housekeeping Inspector to help ensure every guest room and public space meets the highest cleanliness and presentation standards. You will work with the housekeeping team to maintain exceptional quality and hospitality.

You'll inspect rooms (including VIP and departures), audit cleanliness, track deficiencies, and support training to uphold brand expectations.

Qualifications

• Hotel housekeeping or inspection experience preferred.
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as business demands require.

Responsibilities

• Inspect guest rooms and public areas to ensure cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Perform room audits and address deficiencies with the team.
• Inspect VIP rooms daily to meet amenities and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with front desk, maintenance, and housekeeping to support operations.
• Assist with inventories and required reports.

Job description

Room Inspector

Best Western All Suites Inn | Santa Cruz, CA

Excellence Is in the Details. Help Us Deliver Cleanliness Beyond Expectations.

At Best Western All Suites Inn Santa Cruz, we believe a truly exceptional guest experience begins with a spotless room and immaculate public spaces. We are seeking a detail-oriented, quality-focused Housekeeping Inspector to join our team and help ensure every guest room and public area meets the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and hospitality.

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy coaching others, and take pride in maintaining exceptional quality standards, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Housekeeping Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring guestrooms and public areas consistently exceed guest expectations while supporting the housekeeping team in delivering outstanding results.

Quality Assurance & Room Inspections

• Inspect guest rooms, including departures, stayovers, and VIP accommodations, to ensure compliance with hotel cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Verify that all guest rooms are fully prepared and ready for arrival.
• Conduct detailed room audits and inspections to ensure consistency across the property.
• Follow up on deficiencies and work with team members to ensure corrective actions are completed.

VIP & Guest Readiness

• Inspect VIP rooms daily to ensure all special amenities, requests, and presentation standards have been met.
• Help create exceptional first impressions for our most valued guests.
• Prioritize room readiness to support hotel occupancy and guest satisfaction goals.

Public Area Excellence

• Regularly inspect lobbies, hallways, public restrooms, meeting spaces, offices, and guest-facing areas.
• Ensure all public spaces remain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming throughout the day.
• Utilize inspection checklists and quality standards to maintain consistency.

Team Support & Communication

• Partner closely with Room Attendants, House Persons, Front Desk, Maintenance, and Sales teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Assist housekeeping team members with room cleaning and operational tasks when needed.
• Support training initiatives by helping educate team members on cleanliness, safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate room status updates and discrepancies accurately and promptly.

Inventory & Administrative Duties

• Assist with weekly and monthly inventories of linens, cleaning products, and housekeeping supplies.
• Complete required reports, inspection documentation, and end-of-shift responsibilities accurately.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and help maintain efficient department operations.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We're looking for someone who takes pride in quality, values teamwork, and understands the importance of attention to detail in hospitality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hotel housekeeping, inspection, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness standards.
• Ability to identify issues and follow through on corrective actions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to lead by example and positively support team performance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout an active workday.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as business demands require.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Be a key contributor to the guest experience

Work with a supportive and service-focused team

Opportunities for growth and advancement within hospitality

Help maintain a property guests are proud to return to

Work in beautiful Santa Cruz near world-famous beaches and attractions

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you have a passion for quality, cleanliness, and hospitality excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Inspect with Purpose. Lead with Pride. Deliver Excellence.

Best Western All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is proudly managed by Radiate Hospitality and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all team members.